Strike Energy Commences Fracture Stimulation Operations in PEL 96 in SA

Flow Back and Production Testing

Immediately following fracture stimulation operations, a coil tubing rig will mill out the inter stage plug, clean out sand or other debris in the well and then pump nitrogen to initiate flow back of frac fluids. Each well will then be placed on a long term production test.

During flow testing our plan is to conservatively manage pressure drawdown to preserve reservoir integrity and provide data for subsequent production rate optimization.

Initial Objectives

The initial objectives of the program are to establish sustained gas flows to surface which, combined with reservoir pressure data, will enable the effective stimulated rock volume and volume of gas connected to the well to be estimated. Raw gas samples will also be taken and tested to determine gas composition.

Accelerated Drilling Program

A 6 well drilling program is planned to commence in September. These wells will target further resource delineation and provide additional wells for fracture stimulation, completion and production testing by year end. The information and learning obtained from the initial phase of fracture stimulation and testing will drive the design and implementation of this second phase of the completion and production testing program.

On completion of these activities, Strike will have a portfolio of up to 8 wells on production test in PEL 96.

Managing Director Quote

Managing Director, David Wrench, said:

“The picture that has emerged of this unique reservoir system, based on our work to date, is very exciting and is in line with our long held view around the potential of these coals.


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